9. Why do you live like this?
My eyebrows furrowed for an instant at her resigned voice. Are you used to being treated like this? The daughter of a ducal family that is the foundation of the empire?
I tried to suppress my mixed feelings of doubt and anger as I spoke.
“I can’t do that.”
“Are you going to disobey your master?”
“No, but I cannot forgive those who do not respect my master.”
Ha ha, Frances shook her head and let out a light sigh.
“What if it turns into a big commotion?”
“But… ….”
“I’m used to being treated like this, so stop it.”
“… ….”
The more she looks at her, the more she hears what she has to say about her. Deep inside her heart, she feels something unknown and unfamiliar.
In order to escape her enslavement, she was just trying to take advantage of it, but the more she learns of the treatment she receives, the more she is devastated.
I said quietly.
“… According to the will of the master.”
I let go of the attendant’s hair. She just fell down and got down on her knees, wiping the bleeding from her nose. Then he stared at me with eyes full of life.
‘Well, what are you going to do? What can you do?’
The cheeky year. She didn’t even know what crime she had committed, and she looked like that.
Muttered an attendant.
“You dare to speak of slavery… ….”
I just pretended not to hear. Anyway, my current goal is to gain France’s trust and favor, not to protect my pride.
The attendant stood up vigorously. After glaring at me with a lifeless gaze once more, she continued her thumping steps toward the door.
‘It seems like you don’t even know the subject.’
Tsk, what should I do if I think about it like this? Only my head hurts
The door burst open. However, it was someone other than the attendant who opened the door.
“As soon as I returned to the duke’s residence, I heard a loud noise coming from the wall. What happened?”
Eden Descartes. He frowned at the blood flowing from the attendant’s nose.
“France Descartes. Are you beating the attendant now? Also, your exclusive attendant?”
France looked at the window in silence. Don’t you have the power to justify? Or is it because he knows that the result will not change even if he makes excuses?
‘Then I have no choice but to speak.’
For her sake, I opened her mouth on her behalf.
“Duke Descartes So. May I risk my rudeness and tell you why this happened?”
“Tell me.”
“That servant insulted my master.”
“… What do you mean by that?”
“I think you’ll know right away when you see the food on the table.”
Jerbug. Eden Descartes, who had been looking suspiciously for a moment, took a step forward. I could see the hand of the attendant next to me shaking. The harassment of the attendants did not seem to have started with him.
“… This.”
I looked at the face of Eden Descartes. It was a surprised look. Well, I guess so. I can’t imagine that being a table for a noble lady.
“I used violence against the attendant, considering it an insult to my master. If you are going to punish me in this regard, please do so only for me.”
Eden Descartes glared at me, his eyes shallow.
“It is not decided just because you ask. To know the subject.”
“… ….”
I can’t say what I want to say or ask for it. What can you do?
…… The life of a slave is really f*cked up.
Eden Descartes said.
“France Descartes. Since when was this?”
“… ….”
“Aren’t you going to answer me?”
“Will you listen if I answer?”
“… What does that mean?”
France turned her head this way. There was not a hint of hope to be found on her face.
“I have been treated like this since I was 8 years old.”
“…… What?”
“I have been living like this for 12 years.”
… 12 Years? So, since I was 8 years old, I only ate this kind of food and grew up. Somehow, only bones were left in the body. It’s good that you haven’t died yet.
She said.
“When you started scorning and harassing me, the attendants did the same to me.”
“Why are you saying that now!”
“Would you listen if I told you?”
Huh, Frances smiled dejectedly and she forced a smile.
“… I’m not looking forward to you. The person who has been harassing me so far should not come back now. It’s awkward.”
Eden Descartes did not speak easily. That’s how much France’s voice was calm, and on the other hand, it was bitter. There was a lump of sadness in her chest.
“Eden Oh Over… No, Duke Descartes. Would you mind leaving my room now? As you can see, I am on probation.”
Eden Descartes’ expression stiffened at the cold tone of Frances, who doesn’t even call her brother anymore.
‘… Judging from the conversation so far.’
Before Frances Descartes became an adult, she was bullied by her brothers and ignored by her attendants from the young age of 8.
Although the bullying did not continue because of her age now, her servants still ignored her, and her family’s persecution towards her was still the same.
I don’t know why. Because her narrative didn’t come out of the game. Because she was just a villain. Because she was destined to die.
She said that she didn’t care too much.
But the more her past came out, the more I felt something unknown in my heart.
…… Her breath was choked, to the point of nausea.
Eden Descartes was at a loss for words for a moment, then managed to open his mouth.
“… I’ll take care of the handling of this attendant. You will follow.”
“Yes… ….”
He left a light word and left. The attendant also paid close attention and quickly followed Eden.
Kung. The door is closed. That servant will now be dismissed from the duchy. If she is fired unilaterally, she will have to leave without receiving her recommendation letter, so it must be news like a thunderbolt for her. It is to be punished for an act that has been done without knowing the subject.
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“… ….”
Something is frustrating. Nausea comes out. This feeling of being twisted inside. What is it?
Is it sympathy? Is it anger? I wouldn’t say these feelings were completely absent, but they were more complex, like a twisted and twisted ball of thread.
Said Frances.
“How long will you be here?”
“… Isn’t being by my master’s side the meaning of my existence?”
“You speak well.”
When I said that, Frances smiled. He saw that smile. It was only then that I felt like something accumulated in my heart was being swept away.
…… Frances is a person who suits her with a smile.
I don’t deserve to be treated like this.
France kept her smile and opened her mouth. He suddenly thought that he was lucky to see that smile.
‘… What am I thinking?’
I was quite embarrassed. I’m not like this.
Said Frances.
“Thank you for taking your anger out on the attendant instead of me. But from now on, don’t move recklessly. Keep in mind that depending on how you behave, I may get into trouble.”
I replied with a nod.
“Yes.”
… I felt awkward in my existence. Am I the final boss of Lopanso, Gene Barenberg, or am I the 1 million mu-tuber Kim Gong-ryak?
The two personalities mixed together and became a personality I didn’t even know existed. I don’t even know whose feelings I feel, and I don’t know why I’m so used to slavery.
It hasn’t even been a week since I came to this world.
‘Is it related to player synchronization?’
I can’t help but think that way. That’s why, even I, the owner of this body right now, felt a sense of alienation from the current me. But this was not a convincing answer.
“Jin.”
“Yes.”
“There is a place I must go as soon as I am free from my probation.”
Where should I go? Are you going to a party? To the place that announces the beginning of all the incidents that have appeared in Lopanso?
“Keep talking. I am listening.”
“… You may not have heard of it, but there is a party held at the Marquess of Eldas. I must join the party.”
The Marquess of Eldas. It is the family that produced the empress of the empire. I remember it because it was a family that gave a lot of quests in the game.
“Maybe I can see my fiancé there. He is the heir to the Persian duchy.”
I know that too. The worm cow duke I cursed at without holding back even once while I was playing the game.
I suddenly had a question. How could you be engaged to that worm when you’re treated like this in your family? The knights said they used a group.
‘… Was Duke Descartes friendly to Frances unlike the others?’
Judging by his attitude, that wasn’t the case. Even in the game, the duke didn’t show any interest unless he was strong or capable.
I don’t know why he has such a disposition. Perhaps there is some reason, like France’s past.
“Are you listening?”
“Yes. I am listening.”
I nodded.
“Anyway. You will participate there as my escort knight. Of course you have to cover the slave proof choker around your neck, right?”
Should I wear something around my neck? I think it will be frustrating.
“There is nothing to cover.”
“I’ll tell the butler about that, so you don’t have to worry.”
It seems that the head butler still follows France’s orders. Well, that would be superficial. There’s no way she’s unaware that her servant is doing something nasty.
“The story is over, so go out. Also, I’m on probation, so don’t come to me carelessly. Only you will see the bad side.”
I put my hands behind my back and nodded. Then she bowed her head and left her room.
When I left the room, France’s second brother, Line, was waiting for me.
“Nice to meet you, slave.”
“… ….”
“Don’t you answer me?”
You really don’t care.
“What are you doing?”
Line continued her words as she leaned against the wall with her arms crossed.
“I saw my brother dragging that b*tch’s exclusive attendant. What happened?”
This bastard seems to hate her brother. Why is he so interested?
“The master’s personal attendant played a nasty prank on the food.”
“What are you talking about?”
“The food served as a meal is moldy bread and filth-like soup. And it was raw, unpeeled potatoes.”
Huh, Line let out a laugh.
“Is it real?”
“Yes.”
“Since when?”
“They say it was 12 years ago.”
“… What? If it was 12 years ago…….”
Line narrowed her eyebrows, thinking about her. Do you think there is something to catch?
“… Okay. Your questions have been answered, so go ahead.”
I bowed my head lightly and left the mansion.
When I returned to the gymnasium, the knights looked at me. There seemed to be nothing to do here, so I just went back to my room.
The meal was steamed potatoes and a bottle of milk. Yes, France also eats those things, but where is this for you? I hurriedly ate the food. I haven’t eaten anything since yesterday.
By the way.
The room is still very dusty. Cough comes out even if you take a little breath. It’s a bonus that the eyes are sore. Give me a nice room
“I think we ate, let’s do some cleaning.”
I opened the window. I shook the blanket and pillow again. I cleaned the place using the duster that was stuck in the corner, and gathered things in one place to secure space.
How much time had passed like that?
“Whoa.”
It’s finally become a room where people live. Feel refreshed. Yep, looking at it like this, it’s better than this. It’s better to live alone in a warehouse like this than to share a room with other knights.
Fluffy. I put my back on the futon and lay down.
‘Now go to the party… ….’
As far as I know, she unexpectedly faces her big trouble, and this is where the fate of the villain begins.
I don’t know why that happened even to me who played the original game.
…… Well, since it was a reverse harem game, wouldn’t it have been directed for Somire, the main character?
There are only guesses without an answer.
“What are you thinking about now?”
You’ll soon find out the whole truth.
It sucks. I licked my lips and fell into meditation.
There was training to come to Jean Barenberg’s memory, so I should spend my time doing that.
I had nothing to do.
Time passed by just repeating the meditation.
France’s orders did not come down.
And after more than a week, the butler came to visit me personally.
“The princess is calling.”
Looks like the day has come to attend the party.
